29th Nov, 2023 12:00
Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine
A Very Large Cabinet of Good Microscope Slides
The cabinet, English, c.1900, unsigned, constructed of polished oak with double glazed door lock, no key, with 42 drawers each capable of holding 4 rows of 18 standard slides giving a total capacity of 3024, dimensions (cm) 38 x 33 x 42, the drawers constructed of oak with ceramic labels and ivorine (early celluloid) number.
The slides covering various subjects including, arranged seeds, diatoms, insects, fibers, chemicals and other slides by Norman, slides by C. M. Topping, slides by Russel, slides by E. Wheeler, R & J Beck, London, along with many other good slides from various preparers
Sold for £2,250
Result plus buyers premium
The cabinet, English, c.1900, unsigned, constructed of polished oak with double glazed door lock, no key, with 42 drawers each capable of holding 4 rows of 18 standard slides giving a total capacity of 3024, dimensions (cm) 38 x 33 x 42, the drawers constructed of oak with ceramic labels and ivorine (early celluloid) number.
The slides covering various subjects including, arranged seeds, diatoms, insects, fibers, chemicals and other slides by Norman, slides by C. M. Topping, slides by Russel, slides by E. Wheeler, R & J Beck, London, along with many other good slides from various preparers
Auction: Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023
